Fink Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fink Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 57.94 N,2 16.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.965667
  • Longitude: -2.268167
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FINK
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 22, 1944
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers .
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2021

Surveying Details

23.9.77 23.9.77 DW PD IN 485800N, 021600W [EUR]. (FR WK RECORDS 1976). H3635/71 11.1.83 H3635/71 11.1.83 ABOVE DATA REPEATED. (FR NM 82 49 31). CHART AS DW PD IN 485800N, 021600W. BR STD. H1271/77 22.4.80 H1271/77 22.4.80 NOT SHOWN ON FR 878 [1979 EDN] & FR 879 [1980 EDN]. DELETE. BR STD. 18.8.87 18.8.87 LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS, NO.14582035. 29.9.88 29.9.88 CHART AS DW PD IN 485800N, 021600W [EUR]. NC 2669. 15.5.06 15.5.06 WGD POSN: 4857.940N, 0216.090W. BA 3656 [5TH EDN, MAY'04].

Circumstances of loss

SANK DURING A STORM.

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FAQ

Where is the FINK wreck located?

The FINK wreck is located at coordinates 48 57.94 N,2 16.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FINK?

The seabed around the FINK lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the FINK sink?

The FINK sank on Aug 22, 1944.

When was the wreck of the FINK discovered?

The wreck of the FINK was discovered in 1976.

What type of wreck is the FINK?

The FINK is classified as a steam ship.

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